Aerial of grassland running to horizonEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card reads: "River of Grass, North Prong of Shark River." Distant, aerial view of water running through "river of grass".
Aerial view of Flamingo Visitor CenterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceAerial view of Flamingo Visitor Center and parking lot with marina on the background. Polyester Copy Negative.
Aerial view of area cleared for jetportEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceAerial view of area cleared for Jetport and surrounding grasslands; Locality: Big Cypress.
Aerial view of shoreline and waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceAerial view of curving shoreline and water; "East Cape". Locality: East Cape.
Airboat on canal near bankEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of airboat near bank on waterway; "NPS air boat in which the trip was made, anchored in Flamingo Canal adjacent to Brown's Fishing Camp".
Boat on water, June 1958Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of boat in background near mangroves; mangrove tree in foreground; "Mangroves, scenic shot with boat in distance, also root structure".
Cars parked down either side of roadEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView down road framed by overhanging trees with cars parked on either side; "Royal Palm".
Close-up of American BitternEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWildlife. Close up of American Bittern. ANHINGA TRAIL - "Located in Royal Palm Hammock near the Homestead entrance, is one of the most popular wildlife shows in the park. From the paths and bridge-like boardwalks of the swampy trails, visitors are promised views of droves of alligators basking in the sun as well as the beautiful long-tailed anhinga, a skilled 'fisherman,' feasting on the profusion of freshwater fish that fill the watery sloughs of the Royal Palm area."
Close-up of Cuthbert CreekEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceCuthbert Creek, looking toward Cuthbert Lake, shows barrier made of limbs cut from overhanging mangrove, April 17, 1940. n=1; 4 x 6; B&W. Acquired from South Florida Water Management Dist. via Michael Slayton.
Close-up of cactusEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of cactus in front of tree with orchid growing on tree; "Cactus-ceres - Flamingo Area; with orchid".
Close-up of dried mud during droughtEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up vie of dried mud with remains of plants which sank in when mud was wet; "Periphyton". Includes two negatives.
Close-up of small Palm HammockEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of Palm Hammock, several other hammocks dot the grasslands in the background; "Palm hammocks near Ochopee Fl. This is the Cabbage Palmetto of Cabbage Tree".
Columns at Flamingo Visitor CenterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of columns at Flamingo Visitor Center with tourists on ramp and crossing under pathway. Note reads: VISITOR CENTERS - "Unusual piling support the Flamingo Visitor Center high above ground, protecting the museum, restaurant, and shops from the destructive forces of high tides and hurricanes that might threaten portions of the Everglades National Park during the off-hurricane season."
Crew working on Anhinga Trail with steamrollerEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of working crew at Anhinga Trail. Date unknown. Photo mounted on cardboard. Kodak Safety Film Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: Anhinga Trail.
Dead mangroves from storm, November 1938Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of dead mangroves, some down in water, some standing; Spring 1938; "Mangrove killed by 1935 storm and little recovery". Polyester Copy Negative.
Distant view of parked carsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of building with cars and trucks parked around it; "Everglades Park Co., power plant, Flamingo". Four negatives connected.
Elevated buildings and cars parked underneath buildings, Flamingo, circa 1960Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up, frontal view of elevated buildings and park employees' cars parked underneath buildings and in parking lot in foreground; "On-the-job quarters: Flamingo". Polyester Copy Negative.
Elevated trail with screening attached below railings, May 1967Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of elevated trail with screening attached below railings and an elevated "Viewing" platform; from report of Constance Layne, 16 May 1967, "Hurricane Donna repairs".
Fallen trees in parking lot of visitor centerEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of side of Visitor Center at Flamingo with downed trees and mud on walkway; person in background; 00 Oct 1960. Caption reads: "Mud at Flamingo".
Four birds feeding near shoreEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of three birds in shallows, feeding, at least one is a spoonbill, a fourth bird is just landing.
Hardwood hammock, Paradise Key, 1968Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of hardwood hammock vegetation, and royal palms in background; "Paradise Key; M. Harriott".
Main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors, Main Visitor Center, circa 1965Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of main desk with ranger pointing to something on wall for visitors; "The Visitor Center is an orientation point designed to help people understand what they are about to see on their visit to the park.A seven minute program in an auditorium utilizing color slides is available. An attendant is also present to give additional information."
Man releasing turkey from boxEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of man standing near back of station wagon releasing turkey from box; "Turkey Release".
Man with two small children leaving, Main Visitor Center, September 3 1961Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of man with two small children leaving V. C.--through windows more patrons can be seen; "Many visitors use the orientation facilities at the park visitor center".
Mangroves overhanging calm waterwayEverglades National Park; National Park ServicePhotographic Record Card reads: Thru mangroves to Cuthbert Lake." View of waterway weaving through mangroves.
Marina, circa 1955Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of Marina, building on shore, garage with cars in background, banks protected with sandbags.
Park employee talking to visitors, Gumbo Limbo Trail, circa 1955Everglades National Park; National Park Serviceclose up view of park employee talking to visitors; "Ernst Christensen, chief Naturalist guiding group through Gumbo Limbo". Polyester Copy Negative.
Parked cars in parking lot, Visitor Center, circa 1965Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of parked cars in lot in front of visitor center; "Heavy camping use when Allin was Supt. Campers were allowed to camp anywhere space was available for a time".
Pine trees with burnt trunksEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceSlightly out of focus view of pine trees, burnt trunks; plants below appear healthy Locality: Photo Source: Keywords: Fire; Trees.
President Truman driving car, December 6 1947Everglades National Park; National Park ServicePresident Truman driving convertible with two star admiral and one army officer as passengers, crowd in background.
Remains of house after hurricaneEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of remains of house amid much water, person by house; 00 Oct 1960. Caption reads: "Campground, Flamingo. Camptenders residence in foreground."
Runway at Everglades jetportEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of Everglades Jetport Runway. Date unknown. Kodachrome Transparency Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: Jetport.
Shelter launching areaEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of shelter launching area. Kodachrome Transparency Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords:.
Shore from water, Flamingo, November 1938Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceDistant view of shore from water, truck parked near shore, small building in left proper, boat tied up at right proper; "Flamingo, Cape Sable" Locality: Flamingo.
Small stand of trees in grasslandEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of grasses and small trees, water in foreground; "Looking S. from Ingraham Highway 1 mile West of S. Turn. Note surface water and cypress growth".
Topless palm at end of dirt roadEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of dirt road, at end of road is a topless palm in sawgrass; "End of Ingraham Highway".
Trees and branches spanning waterEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of water with trees and branches in foreground; "#17 Effie Knowles, et al, lands on island in Sec 4, T 595, R 32 E. Land covered with water at mean high tide as far in as we could see".
Trees in heart of hammockEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of tree trunks in depths of hammock; circa 1964; "Heart of hammock, Gumbo Limbo trees". One original print and 3 copies.
Two men wearing hard hatsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up of two men wearing hard hats standing by flatbed truck with Glades buggy on it.
Various views of area for jetportEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceVarious views of signs at gate of jetport site and bulldozed land; 1969. Locality: Big Cypress.
View of Hurricane BetsyEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of Hurricane Betsy; "4:06 p.m. center about 8 n.m. N. W. of Key West. South is top of picture".
View of park visitors on boatsEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of park visitors on boats. Date unknown. Photo mounted on cardboard. Kodak Safety Film Photo Source: National Park Service Keywords: park visitors.
View of plane taking offEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceView of amphibious plane taking off; "Chalk Flying Service taking off from 2 Island Bay". Four prints.
Walkway between visitor center and restaurantEverglades National Park; National Park ServiceWalkway between Flamingo visitor's center and restaurant; palm tree to left. n=1, 3x5, B&W.
Waterway lined by hammocks, East River Rookery, April 4 1947Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of waterway lined by hammocks, and large tree limb projecting out of water in foreground; "Mrs Grant; East River Rookery, Everglades Nat'l Park".
Woman seated on ground petting a fawn, October 22 1938Everglades National Park; National Park ServiceClose up view of woman seated on ground petting a fawn; 22 Oct 1938; "The National Park Spirit of Friendliness. Is here charmingly portrayed, where a park tourist and a native fawn are mutually happy in their chance acquaintance. No occasion for fear of people is known among the native wild life; this feature of national parks is 'something new under the sun', and one of their most attractive features."